Northern Peru Discovery 14 Days | Lima to Mancora

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Northern Peru Discovery 14 days | Lima to Mancora

Explore Peru’s less-visited yet • Sipan & Tucume – visit the Temple of • Laundry, drinks and items of a personal archaeologically-rich northern Sipan and the Valley of the Pyramids at nature • regions in this unique tour. From Tucume Tipping – an entirely personal gesture • Mancora – enjoy four days of R&R in Lima and its surrounding treasures, Mancora, a trendy surf hang out with DETAILED ITINERARY head north to colonial Trujillo and superb beaches and nearby mud baths the colossal Chan Chan ruins, Day 1 : Lima What's Included continuing to Chiclayo and the Bienviendos a Peru! Upon arrival you will be magnificent Valley of the Pyramids. • 13 nights STANDARD accommodation. met and transferred to your hotel in Lima. Finish with sun, sea and sand in the Upgrading to SUPERIOR or DELUXE Discuss the details of your holiday with our accommodation options are also available trendy beach resort of Mancora. representative following hotel check in with upon request. Accommodation rating – the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight - Lima See Trip Notes for details HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS • 13 breakfasts and 3 lunches Day 2 : Lima • Airport arrival and departure transfer on Declared an UNESCO World Heritage Trip Highlights day 1 and day 14 Site thanks to its marvellously preserved • Lima – take in the highlights of Peru's • Services of local English-speaking architecture, Lima is a delight to explore and capital including Plaza Mayor and the specialist guides today take in the highlights of the capital on Larco Herrera Museum • Entrance fees to all sites included in the a private half day tour. The Plaza Mayor is • Pachacamac – explore the sacred Incan itinerary where you’ll find the Government Palace and citadel of Pachacamac, an important • Half day Lima city tour, Trujillo, the daily changing of the guard whilst nearby, ancient ceremonial centre Pachacamac and Pomac Forest adorning the streets is the beautiful Catedral • Caral – discover the ruins of Caral, the excursions. Full day Caral, Huacas Sol y and various small palaces and colonial oldest city in the Americas Luna and Sipan excursions balconies. Roam the districts of San Isidro and • Trujillo – visit the ‘city of eternal spring’ • All relevant transfers and transportation Miraflores to see Lima’s contemporary side and take in the highlights on a city tour on a private basis unless otherwise stated before perusing the fascinating artefacts on • Chan Chan – roam around the ruined city display at the Larco Herrera Museum. The of Chan Chan, the ancient capital of the What's Not Included afternoon offers free time to explore the city Chimu Empire • International flights and visas further. Perhaps hunt for a bargain at the busy • Chiclayo – browse the fascinating stalls • Domestic flights: Lima – Trujillo and Polvos Azules Mercados or head to one of the at the Witch Doctor’s Market and enjoy Tumbes - Lima. Please ask a member of pulsating salsa clubs for a night on the tiles. an excursion to the Pomac Forest and the the team for more information. Overnight - Lima (B) Sican Museum

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Northern Peru Discovery

Day 3 : Pachacamac Day 6 : Chan Chan Day 8 : Sipan and Túcume Venture outside of the city confines this morning for an excursion to the sacred Incan citadel of Pachacamac. Dominating a stretch of Peru’s coastline, this colossal ancient site was once a significant centre of pilgrimage dating back to the 3rd century. People would journey far and wide to consult the revered oracle at Pachacamac and you will get the chance to explore the ruins of the Sun and Moon temples as well as the House of the The little-visited northern reaches of Peru are Southwest of Chiclayo the Temple of Sipan Virgins of the Sun. Returning to Lima, spend home to unique cultural and archaeological has proved to be one of the richest tombs in the afternoon at leisure. Overnight - Lima (B) treasures. Your full day excursion today the Americas. As the burial site of Mochica Day 4 : Caral begins with the Huaca del Sol - the largest nobles and VIPs, the excavation of the The exploration of Lima’s surrounding adobe structure in the Americas, and its tombs revealed a multitude of precious-metal archaeological wonders continues with a full twin, the Huaca de la Luna comprised of 11 grave objects, now housed in the Royal day excursion to the ruins of Caral. Covering platforms. Next visit the Rainbow Temple that Tombs Museum alongside ceramics found an area the size of four football pitches in the dates back to the beginning of the Chimu in the valley. Your day tour continues with northern Supe Valley, this settlement is as old culture and features spacious patios adorned Túcume, an impressive collection of pyramids as the famed pyramids of Giza and the oldest with beautiful reliefs. Stopping for lunch at belonging to the Sican culture. Clustered city in the Americas. During your guided the traditional fishing village of Huanchaco around a hill, the 26 adobe pyramids are walking tour you will see the amphitheatre, you’ll see local fishermen in curiously shaped, believed to have been the focus of annual the Greater Pyramid, the mysterious monolith single-man boats made of dried reeds. Later pilgrimage. Overnight - Chiclayo (B, L) and the temple of the Sacred Fire where the in the afternoon visit the ruined city of remains of bones were found. Overnight - Chan Chan. Comprised of ten citadels and Day 9 : Pomac Forest & Sican Lima (B, L) numerous internal structures, this massive Museum complex has much to see and explore. This morning enjoy a half day tour of Day 5 : Trujillo Overnight - Trujillo (B, L) the Pomac Forest and the Sican Museum. Wielding their power between 800 and Day 7 : Chiclayo 1100 AD, the Sican culture dominated Peru’s Trujillo – Chiclayo. This morning head further northern regions and left behind a wealth of north along the coast to Chiclayo. Along archaeological heritage. The Pomac Forest the way stop at the El Brujo archaeological is a refuge for carob trees and home complex that features a 30m-high pyramid to Sican archeological remains, while the covered in relief figures and motif paintings museum boasts an excellent collection of of divine characters. In Chiclayo tour the Sican treasures. The rest of the afternoon is city’s main attractions, including the attractive free for you to enjoy at leisure in Chiclayo. Iglesia de Santa Veronica and grand colonial Indulge in some excellent seafood or discover Lima – Trujillo. After breakfast depart Lima houses on the ‘Muses Route’. You then visit Chiclayo’s nightlife and the rhythmic sounds and board a flight to the oasis town of Trujillo. the Modelo Market and the Witch Doctor’s of Criolla music. Overnight - Chiclayo (B) Later in the afternoon discover why the Market where elixirs, herbs and shamanic citizens of Trujillo are so proud of their history implements are all on sale. on a city tour. The well-preserved colonial Overnight - Chiclayo (B) mansions and pretty balconies lend the city character and a sense of timelessness whilst the Archaeology Museum displays the long process of development of Peru’s northern coastline. Overnight - Trujillo (B)

Northern Peru Discovery

Days 10-13 : Sun, Sea and document for details. Should you opt for Peru - Visas Surf! an alternative hotel category, this will be Currently, EU, US, Canadian, Australian and confirmed in writing with the respective price New Zealand citizens can enter Peru without on your invoice. a visa for up to 90 days (on arrival ask for 90 days as the standard issued is 30 days). As this For further details about the indicative hotels, situation changes periodically, we advise you please see the “hotels” tab on our website. check with your local Peruvian embassy prior Here we rank hotel’s in their respective to departure. All tourists will be presenting country (REGIONAL CATEGORY) - but we also with a tourist card to enter Peru, which will be tell you how it ranks by Western standards issued to you by your airline before landing (OUR CATEGORY). and will be stamped by an official upon arrival STANDARD - Equates to a Western 3-star where you will also be asked to present a Chiclayo – Mancora. Bidding farewell to standard, always featuring en-suite rooms and return ticket or proof of funds for your stay and Chiclayo and transfer to Mancora, Peru’s usually a restaurant. return ticket. This must always be kept with most popular surfer hang out. With gorgeous SUPERIOR - Equates to a Western 4- you throughout your stay in South America beaches and a thriving nightlife, Mancora is star standard, featuring en-suite rooms and (as per Peruvian law, everyone must carry the perfect place to unwind or party after usually a restaurant and often a swimming some form of ID at all times) – especially when a busy touring schedule. Over the next four pool and/or a fitness centre. travelling outside of main towns and cities. days you are free to do as little or as much DELUXE - Equates to a Western 5-star You must also retain this card for when you as you like. Lounge like a sun-lizard on the standard, usually featuring spacious, en-suite exit Peru (this is a big deal, if you lose it, pristine sandy beaches or check out the rooms, a restaurant, swimming pool and you can't leave & must go through all sorts of water-based activities on offer, including kite- fitness centre and an array of amenities, bureaucracy - which takes days). Take a copy surfing and sea kayaking. Fill up on superb excellent service and customer care. or a digital photograph copy. seafood caught straight from the sea or make LUXURY - Equates to a Western 5-star plus your way to the local mud baths for a spot of standard - the creme de la creme. Featuring Peru - Climate indulgence. Overnight - Mancora (B:4) spacious, en-suite rooms, a restaurant, Peru is split into three main zones – the coast, swimming pool and fitness centre and an the mountains and the jungle, all boasting Day 14 : Mancora array of amenities, this accommodation is a different climates. From the driest hottest Today marks the end of your unique Peruvian cut above the rest. Sheer opulence! desert in the Americas, to the Andean peaks, adventure. After breakfast and hotel check to the lowland Amazon Jungle, each zone out we transfer you to Tumbes Airport. There KNOW BEFORE YOU GO offers different seasons. are a number of airlines who fly directly from Tumbes to Lima, from where you can connect It rarely rains along the coast; however, the Peru Country Guide to international destinations. Buen viaje! (B) capital does experience a substantial amount of smog, coastal fogs and even drizzle, Peru - Fact File Tipping particularly between the months of May and • Official Name: Republic of Peru Tipping is an essential part of the culture. For a November. • Capital: Lima job well done, we would suggest for your tour • Population: 30 million The mountains and the jungle regions can be guide: USD$5-6 per traveller, for each day of • Total Area: 1.285 million square kilometres divided into wet season between November sightseeing. (twice the size of France) and April and dry season between May and For your driver and On The Go Representative • Official Language: Spanish, Quechua and October. During dry season there can be we'd recommend USD$2-3 per traveller for Aymara also spoken in places some showers however it is not as heavy or as each day of service. Tipping is an entirely • Religions: Roman Catholic 90% frequent. Rainy season normally means a few personal gesture and ultimately the amount is • Voltage: 220 volts. Sockets are a mixture of downpours a day rather than continuous rain. up to you. the European, two-pronged round variety and US flat-pin. Peru - Money Accommodation ratings • Dialling Code: +51 Local currency On our Private trips, you can often choose • Time Difference: GMT/UTC -5. The monetary unit in Peru is the Nuevo Sol. your style of accommodation. The price For other time differences please visit For up-to-date exchange rates with your own quoted on our website is reflective of the www.timeanddate.com currency visit www.xe.com. included accommodation, please see the • Airport Departure Tax: US$31 Changing money, credit cards & ATMs “included” section on the first page of this

Northern Peru Discovery

US dollars are used and accepted for payment Peru - Food & Drink price. There are also local drinks available in Peru, especially in tourist areas however Peruvian cuisine is known for its hot and spicy including ‘Pisco’ clear brandy distilled from we recommend you always carry some local nature which comes from the classic mix of grapes. currency where you can as you are more likely garlic and hot pepper that we have come ‘Inca Kola’ is the country’s soft drink of choice, to get preferable exchange rates. There is no to celebrate abroad. Due to the diversity of so popular that MacDonalds had to allow restriction on the amount of foreign currency the Peruvian landscapes, the country enjoys a it to be sold in Peruvian branches due to you can bring into Peru however large sums wide variety of fruits and vegetables. must be declared on arrival. We recommend exceptionally high demand. The basic diet focuses around chicken, beef keeping a small supply of small denomination You should be wary of drinking the local tap or seafood, (however be prepared to see notes and coins as there is usually a lack of water. Bottled water, carbonated soft drinks some exotic meats such as guinea pig on small change. and fruit juices are widely available and much offer) accompanied by rice, chips and salad. safer. Traveller cheques are also better exchanged Specialities along the coastal regions include in US dollars. Banks will usually accept and ‘Cerviche’, raw fish marinated in lemon juice, exchange traveller’s cheques however it can with onion and hot chillies. Another local Peru - Bugs be trickier and a much slower process than speciality is ‘Cuy’, roasted guinea pig served If your tour includes a visit to the jungle when in Lima. whole and accompanied with yucca and region, we advise that you prepare yourself potatoes. to encounter an array of wildlife including We recommend you change enough money insects and bugs etc. Most creepy crawlies to get through the first few days of your trip – In the highlands, diets focus on potatoes are harmless and will not cause problems especially over a weekend. Please note you and vegetables, with the country producing at all. If you do find any in your room, it can change cash at the Cambio or withdraw over 2000 kinds of cultivated and indigenous doesn’t mean that the room is unclean, just money from an ATMs in the capital (as well as potatoes there is an array of variety. ‘Causa’, that you are in the jungle and its completely Arequipa, Cuzco and Puno) where ATMs are a dish made from yellow potatoes, lemons, normal – if anything it’s part of the jungle open 24 hours a day. eggs, sweet potato, cheese and onion sauce. experience. If you do not like creepy crawlies ‘Tamales’ boiled corn dumplings wrapped Important we recommend plenty of repellent spray and in banana leaves and filled with meat are Please note that ATMs in Peru do not always coils to place in your room. another local favourite. automatically release your credit or debit card at the time when you receive your money. In most larger cities and towns, you will find Please be aware that you sometimes must an array of restaurants offering international push a button to request your card to be cuisine. Chifas (Chinese restaurants) are very returned. Many ATMs in main towns have common in Peru, as well as Italian pizzerias, instructions in English. Japanese and Indian restaurants have begun to open however we also recommend trying Peru - Local Transport the ‘menu del dia’ in local restaurants for a We recommend using local taxis for your cheap authentic meal. journeys in Peru, especially outside of main cities. Taxis do not usually have meters, Vegetarians so the fare must be agreed with the If you are a strict vegetarian you may driver beforehand. Be sure to ask the hotel experience a distinct lack of variety in the food reception or your tour leader for a rough guide available, especially in small towns. However of the price so when you start your negotiation vegetarian alternatives are becoming more with the drivers you know how much the fare popular. Our tour leaders will do their best should be. It also helps if you speak some to provide interesting vegetarian alternatives Spanish to help you however please expect to for included meals, but your patience and pay more than the locals do. understanding is requested.

Local buses are also available and cheap to Drink use however you really do need to speak Please note that drinks will be at your own reasonable Spanish to get by. There are also expense throughout the duration of the tour. bus stops, especially in the capital where Most hotels we use will either have a bar tourists are recommended to avoid. onsite or within walking distance. Imported spirits and veers are available but at a higher